Cobalt Digital BBG-F-TO-H 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter User manual

Brand: Cobalt Digital

Model: BBG-F-TO-H 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter

Type: User manual

Cobalt Digital BBG-F-TO-H 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter is a small and versatile device that can be used to convert SDI signals to HDMI, or to convert HDMI signals to SDI. It can also be used as a fiber optic extender, or as a standalone HDMI to DVI converter.

The BBG-F-TO-H has a number of features that make it a great choice for a variety of applications, including:

SDI and HDMI input and output support: The BBG-F-TO-H can accept SDI signals from a variety of sources, including cameras, recorders, and switchers. It can also output SDI signals to displays, recorders, and other devices.

The BBG-F-TO-H has a number of features that make it a great choice for a variety of applications, including:

SDI and HDMI input and output support: The BBG-F-TO-H can accept SDI signals from a variety of sources, including cameras, recorders, and switchers. It can also output SDI signals to displays, recorders, and other devices.

The BBG-F-To-H Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ F-To-H”)

provides a small “throwdown” package that provides direct fiber-to-HDMI conversion and other

conversions. BBG-F-TO-H to also act as a fiber regen while providing an HDMI output. The

HDMI output can be set to instead provide a DVI-D output directly compatible with computer

monitors. BBG-F-TO-H also can receive a coax SDI input (SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M)

and in turn provide an HDMI and a fiber output. BBG-F-TO-H can also provide a coax SDI

output while converting fiber to HDMI. A convenience stereo analog audio de-embed output is

also provided.

The unit receives its DC power from either connecting its USB port to associated equipment,

or by the supplied AC adapter (dual-sourcing provides redundancy).

Connecting BlueBox™ F-To-H

1 Connect BlueBox™ F-To-H to DC power using the supplied AC adapter or USB

connection.

2. Remove any protective caps on fiber cables and/or input receptacles. Connect BNC Coax

input/outputs, HDMI, and Fiber input/outputs to desired input/output connectors. This

provides the basic conversion connections. Unused connections do not require

termination.

Status Indicator

BlueBox™ F-To-H has Status LEDs (one LED for the fiber input channel and one for the coax

input channel) on the side of the unit which function as follows:

• Solid Green – Recognized SDI present.

• Green Flash – Non-SDI present, or not recognized as SDI.

Configure Select Using DIP Switch Bank

BlueBox™ F-To-H can be used in a local control mode using DIP switches to configure

settings, or via USB remote control. The USB remote also provides an optical Tx power meter

for Tx confidence assessment. Refer to diagram on unit label for switch positions.

• If using DIP switch control, make certain switch SW1 is set to ON. USB remote control

is locked out in this mode.

• If using USB remote control, make certain switch SW1 is set to OFF. DIP switch local

control is locked out in this mode.

Input Routing Select Switches

BlueBox™ F-To-H DIP switches SW2 and SW3 allow for selecting from either SDI coaxial

input via SDI I/O or SFP input via SFP I/O as shown below and on rear label on unit. The

Failover choices allow selecting from either SDI or SFP as the Primary input to be used (Pri),

with failover to Secondary (Sec) as shown.

Audio De-Embed Select Switches

BlueBox™ F-To-H DIP switches SW4 thru SW6 allow for selecting de-embed to be applied to

the HDMI output as well as stereo downmix to the convenience analog audio

AN-AUD L/R OUT TRS 3.5mm stereo connector using DIP switch bank as shown below and

on the unit label.

Unbalanced Audio Levels and This Device

The unbalanced audio outputs on this device (available on the AN-AUD L/R OUT TRS 3.5mm stereo

connector) correspond to 2.2 Vrms output when sourced from a unity-gain 0 dBFS digital sine-wave source.

Consumer audio is specified in dBV with a nominal (or recording) level of -10 dBV. The 2 Vrms maximum

output level corresponds to +6 dBV. The unbalanced analog outputs on this device allow for 16 dB of

headroom above the nominal -10 dBV consumer level (“headroom” is the range between the maximum and

nominal audio levels). Professional balanced analog audio levels in the US typically use a +4 dBu nominal

level with 20 dB of headroom (-20 dBFS). The maximum level for balanced analog interfaces is +24 dBu.

The headroom difference between consumer and professional audio will result in a lower consumer level

when converting from professional balanced analog audio. For example, if pro level analog audio is

received and transmitted via AES or embedded SDI to a receiver converting to unbalanced analog audio,

the output will be 4 dB lower, with a nominal level of -14 dBV.

Channel Line-Up of HDMI vs. Standard SDI Conventions

To maintain conformance with CEA-861D HDMI audio channel line-up specifications and industry standard

SDI convention, this device has DIP switch SW6 that selects audio line-up on the HDMI output as listed

below (SDI line-up is always per SDI convention)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

IEC 60825-1:2007

Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE

BEAM.

BBG-F-TO-H

3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber

Optic-To-HDMI Converter

Signal Format/Channels123456

Standard SDI Convention

LRCLFELsRs

HDMI CEA-861D L R LFE C Ls Rs

HDMI/DVI Mode Switches

BlueBox™ F-To-H can typically automatically detect connection to a downstream device as

either an HDMI port or a DVI (monitor) port. However, switches SW7 thru SW9 allow setting

BlueBox to force a DVI output suitable for direct connection to monitors using a DVI input in

case the connection is not detected by the monitor. (Refer to illustration on rear panel label on

unit for switch positions.)

• SW7 – Set to ON to allow manual control of HDMI/DVI mode.

• SW8 – Set to ON to force DVI output mode.

• SW9 – Set to ON to force RGB color space (intended mode for monitor usage).

Note: • Colorspace SW9 and DVI/HDMI Select SW8only work when SW7 is set to Manual.

• Connect monitor to BlueBox™ F-To-H and then set switches to ensure monitor gets

handshake to “see” connection.

BlueBox™ F-To-H Configurations

BlueBox™ F-To-H is factory-configured using SFP hardware options as described below.

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years

from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 and Blue Box series

power supplies, and Dolby

modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in material

and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the

repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under this

limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or

transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not apply

to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse,

abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are

authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall

immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.

To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by

completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser

shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return

Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective products should be double boxed, and sufficiently

protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center,

postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number,

description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial

number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2506 Galen Drive Office: (217) 344-1243

Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245

www.cobaltdigital.com Email: [email protected]

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE

PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE

PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON

WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT

PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.

COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO

THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO

EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING

LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without

the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may

not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the

express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in

this device is prohibited.

The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable.

However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right

to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does

not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.

Cobalt

is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. BlueBox™ is a trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.

Specifications

Model Description

BBG-F-H-FC

3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter

(Type FC fiber connectors)

BBG-F-H-ST

3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter

(Type ST fiber connectors)

BBG-F-H-LC

3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter

(Type LC fiber connectors)

Item Description/Specification

Part Number/

Nomenclature:

3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI ConverteR (see BlueBox™ F-To-H

Configurations for model types)

Power:

5-16 VDC, 2.4 W

DC Power Connectors

USB Mini and coaxial locking connector (for use with supplied Cobalt power

adapter)

Standards Supported

(SDI):

SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M

Inputs/Outputs:

(1) Fiber input. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration

(1) Fiber regen output. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration

(1) SDI I/O (mode user selectable)

(1) HDMI output (HDMI 1.4a compliant). HDMI output can be set as DVI-D

(limited to SMPTE HD formats).

(1) Stereo analog audio out (L/R unbalanced pair via 3.5mm TRS jack)

Audio Conversion

Format

48 kHz sampling, 24-bit

8-Ch HDMI to SDI groups 1 and 2

USB Port

Mini-USB (used for power source, USB remote control connection, and

firmware upgrade upload to device)

Dimensions (WxHxD):

5.5” x 3” x 1” (including connector projections)

(139 x 77 x 26 mm)

Operating Temperature

Range

32°F to 122°F

(0°C to 50°C)

Cobalt Digital Inc.

2506 Galen Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245

www.cobaltdigital.com

Cobalt Digital BBG-F-TO-H 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter User manual

Brand: Cobalt Digital

Model: BBG-F-TO-H 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-To-HDMI Converter

Type: User manual

The BBG-F-TO-H has a number of features that make it a great choice for a variety of applications, including:

SDI and HDMI input and output support: The BBG-F-TO-H can accept SDI signals from a variety of sources, including cameras, recorders, and switchers. It can also output SDI signals to displays, recorders, and other devices.

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